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Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve – Secret World Books loop from Deerfield

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Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve – Secret World Books loop from Deerfield

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(2742)

19,357

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Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve – Secret World Books loop from Deerfield

02:31

59.5km

180m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 214 m

After 59.4 km for 214 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

16.2 km

Everett Road Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

You will only take this road for a short distance before finding the riverwoods road bike path, which heads south.

Tip by

2

40.5 km

Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve, an Illinois gem, combines history and nature. Amidst remnants of the former military base, discover scenic trails, woodlands, and Lake Michigan's shoreline for a diverse outdoor experience.

Tip by

3

41.5 km

General Sheridan Equestrian Statue

Highlight • Monument

The statue captures Sheridan astride his mount "Rienzi," inspiring his troops during the pivotal Battle of Five Forks in April 1865, a symbol of his leadership and victory. Visit Fort …

Tip by

4

42.0 km

Fort Sheridan Pond

Highlight • Lake

You get a lovely view of the Fort Sheridan Pond and the woodland surrounding it. With such a lovely view directly from the relatively quiet road, this is a lovely spot to pass by on your cycle.

Tip by

5

46.2 km

Secret World Books

Highlight • Rest Area

Great pit-stop for book lovers

Tip by

6

51.5 km

Founders Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Founders Park is a small, urban park in Glencoe. It has ball fields, picnic tables, a playground and restrooms.

Tip by

B

59.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.9 km

25.7 km

4.87 km

1.39 km

493 m

113 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.6 km

11.4 km

329 m

< 100 m

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